LIME RINSE FREE FLOOR POLISH STRIPPER Page 1 Issued: 17.04.08 Revision No: 3 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product name: Company name: LIME RINSE FREE FLOOR POLISH STRIPPER Lime Supply Ltd Sarus Court Manor Park Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1UL Tel: 0845 5575 675 Fax: 01928 238384 Email: contact@limesupply.com 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main hazards: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous ingredients: NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID TRISODIUM SALT 1-5% CAS: 5064-31-3 [Xn] R22; [Xi] R38; [Xi] R36 02845000 0-1% CAS: 1300-72-7 [Xi] R36 2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL 5-10% EINECS: 203-961-6 CAS: 112-34-5 [Xi] R36 ETHYL DI GLYCOL 5-10% CAS: 111-90-0 [Xi] R36 2-AMINOETHANOL 1-5% EINECS: 205-483-3 CAS: 141-43-5 [Xn] R20/21/22; [C] R34 05820049 1-5% CAS: 102-71-6 [Xi] R36/38; [Xi] R41; [Xn] R48/22 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS) Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely. There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
LIME RINSE FREE FLOOR POLISH STRIPPER Page 2 Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION) Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor. Wash out mouth with water. Consult a doctor. Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Exposure hazards: Protection of fire-fighters: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray to cool containers. In combustion emits toxic fumes. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Clean-up procedures: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid. Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding. Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling requirements: Storage conditions: Suitable packaging: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Must only be kept in original packaging. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Hazardous ingredients: 2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL WEL (8 hr TWA): 67.5 mg/m3 WEL (15 min STEL): 101.2 mg/m3 2-AMINOETHANOL WEL (8 hr TWA): 7.6 mg/m3 WEL (15 min STEL): 15 mg/m3 Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. Hand protection: Protective gloves.
LIME RINSE FREE FLOOR POLISH STRIPPER Page 3 Eye protection: Skin protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand. Protective clothing. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES State: Liquid Colour: Colourless Odour: Characteristic odour Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria) Solubility in water: Soluble Viscosity: Non-viscous Flash point C: 70 ph: >12 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Haz. decomp. products: Stable under normal conditions. Heat. Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. In combustion emits toxic fumes. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Hazardous ingredients: NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID TRISODIUM SALT ORL RAT LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg 02845000 ORL RAT LD50 >7000 mg/kg 2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL ORL MUS LD50 6050 mg/kg ORL RAT LD50 4500 mg/kg ETHYL DI GLYCOL ORL RAT LD50 >2000 mg/kg 2-AMINOETHANOL IVN RAT LD50 225 mg/kg ORL MUS LD50 700 mg/kg ORL RAT LD50 1720 mg/kg SCU RAT LD50 1500 mg/kg Routes of exposure: Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Persistence and degradability: Bioaccumulative potential: Readily absorbed into soil. Biodegradable. No bioaccumulation potential.
LIME RINSE FREE FLOOR POLISH STRIPPER Page 4 Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR / RID UN no: 1760 ADR Class: 8 Packing group: III Classification code: C9 Shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL) Labelling: 8 Hazard ID no: 80 IMDG / IMO UN no: 1760 Class: 8 Packing group: III EmS: 8-15 Marine pollutant:. Labelling: 8 IATA / ICAO UN no: 1760 Class: 8 Packing group: III Packing instructions: 818(P&CA); 820(PAO) Labelling: 8 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard symbols: Irritant. Risk phrases: Haz. ingredients (label): Note: R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 2-AMINOETHANOL The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
LIME RINSE FREE FLOOR POLISH STRIPPER Page 5 16. OTHER INFORMATION Risk phrases used in s.3: Legal disclaimer: R22: Harmful if swallowed. R38: Irritating to skin. R36: Irritating to eyes. R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34: Causes burns. R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin. R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes. R48/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. [final page]